David Wilson Homes had seen its plans for 114 dwellings at Walton Heath, Common Lane, Stone, Staffordshire rejected first by Stafford Borough Council then, on appeal, by a Government planning inspector. However, in the High Court last April, Mr Justice ...

“There was a lot of stuff that went on,” Heath said. “It'd be naïve of me to skirt around the issue. A lot of stuff that went on that I believe would have been detrimental to us in the long run. I think the most important thing is that common sense ...

The creature is almost entirely confined to heathland areas and has become a symbol for the fast diminishing habitat. Prees Heath Common, near Whitchurch, is the last remaining place in the Midlands where this particular species of butterfly survives.

The local authority was first made aware of the dumped rubbish on May 31, but since then further fly-tips have taken place. The site is managed by Banstead Commons Conservators, on behalf of the council. Reigate & Banstead's Joint Enforcement Team has ...

FIREFIGHTERS spent three hours tackling a fire at a Pamber Heath beauty spot yesterday evening following a suspected arson attack. The alarm was raised by a member of the public who saw flames on Pamber Heath Common at around 6pm yesterday ...

The proposals for quarry sites are at Severals West and East in the parish of Woolbeding with Redford, Minsted West in the Stedham parish, Hawkhurst Farm in West Lavington, Duncton Common and Coopers Moor, West Heath Common in Harting and ...